Buffalo Wireless Airstation Review
Buffalo AirStation 54Mbps Wireless Router
Price: £120 at time of writing
Date: April 2003
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What you get in the box:
1x 54Mbps Wireless CardBus
1x CD and quickstart guide
'The AirStation 54Mbps Broadband CardBus Card delivers the fastest wireless throughput on the 2.4GHz band and offers instant wireless connectivity with any Type II or Type III CardBus ready laptop. The 54Mbps CardBus supports faster data rates over greater distances than 802.11a-based networks. The 54Mbps Broadband CardBus incorporates 64/128-bit WEP and VPN support for improved security. The affordable, plug and play 54Mbps Broadband CardBus is compatible with existing Wi-FiT 802.11b products.'
Got all that.. Ok well this is a PCMCIA way of connecting a laptop / notebook to your wireless network through the Airstation Broadband Router.
| Communication Range : | ||
| *Speed | Scene | |
| Outdoor | Indoor | |
| 54 Mbps. | 165ft(50m) | 65ft(20m) |
| 18 Mbps: | 490ft(150m) | 195ft(60m) |
| 11 Mbps. | 590ft(180m) | 245ft(75m) |
| 1 Mbps: | 1870ft(570m) | 410ft(125m) |
*All Distances are estimated. Wireless connections may be affected as physical conditions and circumstances vary. |
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| Technical Specifications - Wireless LAN | |
| Part number | WLI-CB-G54 |
| Interface | 32-bit CardBus |
| Frequency range | 2,412-2,462Mhz |
| Transmission rate | 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11b:1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps |
| WAN Port/Connector | One (1) RJ-45 port |
| Power consumption | TX peak:550mA@3.3VDC, RX peak:350mA@3.3VDC, Idle:225mA@3.3VDC, radio disable:<10mA@3.3VDC |
| Dimensions | W54xL110xD6mm |
| Weight | 45g |
| Operating environment | Temperature 0-55°C, Humidity 20-80% (no condensation) |
